The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

The smell of freshly baked kahk, the warmth of family gatherings, and a comforting cup of milky tea on the first morning of Eid are small details that bring the joy of Eid Al-Fitr into every Egyptian home. One tradition that remains at the heart of the celebration is choosing the perfect kahk box. From classic buttery kahk dusted generously with powdered sugar to modern flavours filled with pistachio cream or chocolate, Cairo’s bakeries offer endless options. This guide rounds up prices and highlights from some of the most famous sweet shops in Cairo to help everyone find something that suits both taste and budget.

Pistachio

Blending Egyptian Eid classics with beloved Levantine treats, Pistachio offers ready-made boxes filled with tempting flavours. Their mixed selections typically start at around EGP 380, while larger gift boxes filled with an assortment of kahk, biscuits, and petit four can reach EGP 610 depending on the size. Traditional kahk with malban, dates, or agameya costs around EGP 380, while indulgent fillings such as walnut, Lotus, or Nutella reach about EGP 515, and rich pistachio-filled or pistachio-cream versions reach EGP 650. Levantine favourites like Syrian maamoul or crunchy barazek biscuits are also available, usually between EGP 485 and EGP 590. This online-only bakery delivers straight to your door with premium service.

El-Damyaati

El-Damyaati has long been known for its generous boxes packed with a wide variety of festive sweets. Lux boxes start around EGP 600 with buttery biscuits, classic kahk, and delicate petit four, while larger selections from EGP 800 to EGP 950 include melt-in-the-mouth ghorayeba and malban-filled kahk. Special boxes, starting around EGP 750, expand the range to cookies, biscream biscuits, and almond ghorayeba, with the largest boxes reaching EGP 1700. With branches across Cairo and Giza, including Sheikh Zayed, Maadi, Nasr City, 6th October, and Red Sea, El-Damyaati remains a reliable destination for festive sweets.

Simonds

Simonds is synonymous with elegance and rich flavours, perfect for those seeking a premium Eid experience. Biscuits are priced around EGP 1050 per kilo, ghorayeba and petit four are between EGP 1150–1200, and plain kahk is roughly EGP 1275. Malban or agameya-filled kahk hovers around EGP 1300, while hazelnut and pistachio versions rise to EGP 1325–1350. To enjoy these luxurious sweets, visit their branches in Zamalek, Mohandessin, New Cairo, and Sheikh Zayed.

Meals & More

For those who prefer to skip the crowds, Meals & More offers online ordering with delivery to your doorstep. Biscuits with hints of anise, orange, cinnamon, or chocolate start at around EGP 285 per kilo, while classic kahk with malban or dates is around EGP 340 per kilo, and agameya-filled or walnut kahk reaches EGP 460. Soft, buttery ghorayeba and delicate petit four generally range between EGP 350–400, with mixed boxes combining several sweets at EGP 400–450.

El-Abd

Few names are as closely associated with Eid sweets as El-Abd. Small boxes of plain kahk start around EGP 146, stuffed kahk with dates, agameya, or malban ranges from EGP 175–180, and walnut-filled kahk is around EGP 225. Petit four boxes are neatly arranged with chocolate-topped pieces and nuts, ranging between EGP 190–245, while mixed boxes of kahk, biscuits, and petit four start around EGP 350 per kilo. With over forty branches across Cairo and Giza, including Maadi, Shubra, Nasr City, and Giza, El-Abd is accessible and convenient.

Tseppas

Tseppas’ beautifully arranged boxes are perfect for gifting. Traditional kahk varieties start at around EGP 140, while date, malban, or agameya-filled kahk reach EGP 155. Their biscuits, flavoured with butter, coconut, chocolate, or orange, range between EGP 120–135, and petit four selections, often decorated with chocolate or colourful toppings, are around EGP 159, with luxury versions up to EGP 210. Complete gift boxes weighing nearly 3 kg can cost around EGP 895. Tseppas is available in Nasr City, New Cairo, Alexandria Desert Road, Maadi, Mostakbal City, October, and Heliopolis.

Canelé Patisserie

Canelé Patisserie combines traditional sweets with modern presentation. Smaller boxes start at EGP 750, and larger assortments range from EGP 1125 to 1450. Their most generous box reaches EGP 2250, and the crescent-shaped “Hilal” box with mini kahk is priced around EGP 980. For a luxurious touch, VIP wooden boxes range from EGP 3700 to EGP 5800. Visitors can find them in Heliopolis and New Cairo.

Thomas

Thomas allows customers to build custom kahk boxes. Malban or date-filled kahk costs roughly EGP 100 per packet, agameya versions about EGP 113, and plain kahk around EGP 120. Additional options include ghorayeba, petit four, and date maamoul, with mixed selections ranging from EGP 370 for three packets to nearly EGP 1948 for larger assortments. Branches are located in Nasr City, New Cairo, and Madinaty.

Valero

Valero offers traditional kahk starting at EGP 300 for plain or malban, rising to EGP 420 for coconut. Biscuits with date or malban cost around EGP 168, while barazek appears near EGP 240. Ghorayeba and petit four range from EGP 340–440. Branches include Heliopolis, Shubra, Downtown, Faisal, Mohandessin, and Nasr City.

Mandarine Koueider

Mandarine Koueider combines elegance with flavour. Plain kahk boxes start at EGP 360, date or malban around EGP 342, walnut-filled at EGP 570, and pistachio can rise to EGP 965. Boxes of petit four and ghorayeba, some with nuts or chocolate, generally range from EGP 395–526. Branches are in Heliopolis, Zamalek, Maadi, New Cairo, Giza, Nasr City, and Rehab.

Abo El-Laban

Abo El-Laban’s range includes sesame milk kahk (EGP 45), small cookie boxes (EGP 85), large biscuit boxes (EGP 280), elegant petit four (EGP 250–480), and pistachio maamoul (EGP 400). Branches are in Nasr City, Maadi, Dokki, Mokattam, and Rehab.

El-Safi

Plain kahk boxes start around EGP 120, malban or date boxes at EGP 125, ghorayeba around EGP 130, and biscuit boxes at EGP 160. Pistachio ghorayeba costs about EGP 170. Branches of El-Safi include Nasr City, New Cairo, Madinaty, and Rehab.

Turkish Delight

Biscuits with anise or chocolate start at EGP 325 per kilo at Turkish Delight. Classic kahk with malban or dates is around EGP 380, agameya at EGP 420, walnut kahk or maamoul at EGP 500, and pistachio varieties at EGP 700. Mixed boxes range from EGP 420 to 850. Branches are in Heliopolis, Rehab, Nasr City, and Mohandessin.

Freedom

At Freedom, half-kilo boxes of biscuits or kahk start at EGP 125–145, petit four or ghorayeba at EGP 150, and nut-filled kahk at EGP 170. Larger mixed boxes start at EGP 275 per kilo and can reach EGP 1500 for large assortments. Branches include El-Shorouk, Heliopolis, Mokattam, Shubra, Ain Shams, Faisal, Sayeda Zeinab, Gesr El-Suez, Nasr City, and New Nozha.

Barsbay

Then there is Barsbay, where you can find traditional kahk with malban costs EGP 270, plain kahk about EGP 280, nut-filled kahk EGP 320, and chocolate petit four or sable ranges from EGP 320–380. Their store is located in Heliopolis.

Dukes

Dukes’ plain kahk or biscuit boxes start at EGP 475, mixed kahk including malban, agameya, and walnut around EGP 495, and larger boxes with several varieties range from EGP 775–1345. Their Royal box reaches EGP 2200. You can find their store in Heliopolis.

Wazir El-Helw

Another store to check is Wazir El-Helw, which offers boxes with biscuits, ghorayeba, petit four, or plain kahk, starting at EGP 125. Date, malban, or walnut-filled kahk rises to EGP 150, while sable boxes reach EGP 250. Branches span Downtown, Sheikh Zayed, Nasr City, Sheraton, Shubra, Hadayek Al-Ahram, Faisal, Omraneya, Dar El-Salam, Heliopolis, and Hadayek October.

Teta

Promising to make your Eid sweeter,  Teta’s biscuit boxes flavoured with orange or butter, along with classic kahk, usually cost EGP 150. Ghorayeba, cookies, and petit four are similarly priced, while nut-filled kahk is around EGP 175. Mixed kahk selections start at EGP 250, and larger mixed boxes reach EGP 600. Branches are in Giza and Omraneya.

Tips for Eid Sweet Shopping

Many bakeries across Cairo now offer home delivery, although delivery fees vary by area. Premium bakeries often require advance orders, particularly in the busy days before Eid, so planning ahead is recommended. Prices may also change slightly as demand increases closer to the holiday, so it’s helpful to check with each bakery before visiting or ordering.